SCB500 Industry Project
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| Unit code: | SCB500 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,164 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,968 |
| International unit fee | $5,664 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | SCB500 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Marion Bateson | m.bateson@qut.edu.au |
Overview
In this unit students will apply scientific methods and quantitative techniques to real work issues. Students will develop an appropriate plan for analysing and resolving an industry issue under the guidance of both a QUT supervisor and an associate supervisor from an industry partner. At the end of the unit students will present both an oral seminar and a written report.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Analyse and solve an industry problem which is within the capabilities of a final year student.
- Develop an appropriate plan for analysing and resolving the industry problem in a professional manner.
- Use skills to develop a creative and/or analytic approach to solving the problem.
- Work effectively with colleagues in a team-oriented approach to problem solving.
- Discern the need for information and/or data in problem solving.
- Deliver presentations using both oral and written communication skills.
Content
Students are to initially consult with relevant academic staff in the Faculty to identify potential placement opportunities. Company/employer preferences in respect of project topics and locations are to be taken into consideration when negotiating the placement. Following the assignment of a suitable project, developed in conjunction with both academic and industry supervisors, you are normally required to work on the project for a total of approximately 25 working days (or equivalent). Depending on the project and the industry supervisor this may be distributed throughout the semester or in block mode during semester breaks.
You are given guidance by your supervisors in project planning in order to develop a suitable plan to manage the project in a timely manner. As the project is developed, you are required to keep an up-to-date log of progress made incorporating approaches, initiatives, reactions to set-backs and unexpected findings in order to develop an accurate draft report for discussion with your supervisor before presentation of the seminar and submission of the final report. This log of progress should also be recorded in your e-portfolio to record your activities, experiences, competencies and skill development.
Learning Approaches
There are no formal classes in this unit, however your project supervisors will normally arrange to meet regularly with you to promote learning through discussion on planning issues, feedback on interim reports, advice on work in progress and guidance on future developments.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback will be provided via your regular meetings with your QUT mentor and in-house meetings with the industry partner.
Assessment
Overview
As a Capstone Unit, the assessment will be pass/fail and results will not contribute to GPA. You are advised to discuss your assessment with the Unit Coordinator and your QUT mentor, early in the semester.
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Student negotiated assessment
This assessment will comprise of regular meetings with your QUT mentor, to discuss plans, difficulties, progress and future work; a seminar presentation to QUT and industry representatives; and a formal report providing details of the work undertaken in accordance with the log kept by you while working on the project. For further assessment details please refer to the Unit Coordinator or the Canvas site. The Assessment plan as a whole, contributes to achievement of Learning Outcomes 1-5. Weighting: Pass/Fail.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Blue Card
A blue card is required to complete this unit. A blue card confirms that you have passed a screening of your criminal history (the Working with Children Check) and have been approved to work with children and young people. For more information on the blue card and how to apply please visit the QUT website.
Resources
Texts: There is no prescribed text set down for the unit.
Resource Materials
Reference book(s)
Anderson PV (1995) Technical Writing, 3rd edition, Harcourt Brace College Publishers.
Pauley SE (1994) Technical Report Writing Today, 2nd edition, Houghton Mifflin.
Silyn-Roberts H (1996) Writing for Science, Longman.
Willett G (2001) The CEED Guide to Project Planning.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with this unit on campus. Risks while you are working in industry are indemnified by QUT - this includes WorkCover and insurance cover. For more information on Health and Safety, see QUT's website, http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/healthsafety/healthsafe/index.jsp
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | SCB500 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Marion Bateson | m.bateson@qut.edu.au |
Overview
In this unit students will apply scientific methods and quantitative techniques to real work issues. Students will develop an appropriate plan for analysing and resolving an industry issue under the guidance of both a QUT supervisor and an associate supervisor from an industry partner. At the end of the unit students will present both an oral seminar and a written report.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Analyse and solve an industry problem which is within the capabilities of a final year student.
- Develop an appropriate plan for analysing and resolving the industry problem in a professional manner.
- Use skills to develop a creative and/or analytic approach to solving the problem.
- Work effectively with colleagues in a team-oriented approach to problem solving.
- Discern the need for information and/or data in problem solving.
- Deliver presentations using both oral and written communication skills.
Content
Students are to initially consult with relevant academic staff in the Faculty to identify potential placement opportunities. Company/employer preferences in respect of project topics and locations are to be taken into consideration when negotiating the placement. Following the assignment of a suitable project, developed in conjunction with both academic and industry supervisors, you are normally required to work on the project for a total of approximately 25 working days (or equivalent). Depending on the project and the industry supervisor this may be distributed throughout the semester or in block mode during semester breaks.
You are given guidance by your supervisors in project planning in order to develop a suitable plan to manage the project in a timely manner. As the project is developed, you are required to keep an up-to-date log of progress made incorporating approaches, initiatives, reactions to set-backs and unexpected findings in order to develop an accurate draft report for discussion with your supervisor before presentation of the seminar and submission of the final report. This log of progress should also be recorded in your e-portfolio to record your activities, experiences, competencies and skill development.
Learning Approaches
There are no formal classes in this unit, however your project supervisors will normally arrange to meet regularly with you to promote learning through discussion on planning issues, feedback on interim reports, advice on work in progress and guidance on future developments.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback will be provided via your regular meetings with your QUT mentor and in-house meetings with the industry partner.
Assessment
Overview
As a Capstone Unit, the assessment will be pass/fail and results will not contribute to GPA. You are advised to discuss your assessment with the Unit Coordinator and your QUT mentor, early in the semester.
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Student negotiated assessment
This assessment will comprise of regular meetings with your QUT mentor, to discuss plans, difficulties, progress and future work; a seminar presentation to QUT and industry representatives; and a formal report providing details of the work undertaken in accordance with the log kept by you while working on the project. For further assessment details please refer to the Unit Coordinator or the Canvas site. The Assessment plan as a whole, contributes to achievement of Learning Outcomes 1-5. Weighting: Pass/Fail.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Blue Card
A blue card is required to complete this unit. A blue card confirms that you have passed a screening of your criminal history (the Working with Children Check) and have been approved to work with children and young people. For more information on the blue card and how to apply please visit the QUT website.
Resources
Texts: There is no prescribed text set down for the unit.
Resource Materials
Reference book(s)
Anderson PV (1995) Technical Writing, 3rd edition, Harcourt Brace College Publishers.
Pauley SE (1994) Technical Report Writing Today, 2nd edition, Houghton Mifflin.
Silyn-Roberts H (1996) Writing for Science, Longman.
Willett G (2001) The CEED Guide to Project Planning.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with this unit on campus. Risks while you are working in industry are indemnified by QUT - this includes WorkCover and insurance cover. For more information on Health and Safety, see QUT's website, http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/healthsafety/healthsafe/index.jsp
Unit Outline: Summer 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | SCB500 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
Overview
In this unit students will apply scientific methods and quantitative techniques to real work issues. Students will develop an appropriate plan for analysing and resolving an industry issue under the guidance of both a QUT supervisor and an associate supervisor from an industry partner. At the end of the unit students will present both an oral seminar and a written report.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Analyse and solve an industry problem which is within the capabilities of a final year student.
- Develop an appropriate plan for analysing and resolving the industry problem in a professional manner.
- Use skills to develop a creative and/or analytic approach to solving the problem.
- Work effectively with colleagues in a team-oriented approach to problem solving.
- Discern the need for information and/or data in problem solving.
- Deliver presentations using both oral and written communication skills.
Content
Students are to initially consult with relevant academic staff in the Faculty to identify potential placement opportunities. Company/employer preferences in respect of project topics and locations are to be taken into consideration when negotiating the placement. Following the assignment of a suitable project, developed in conjunction with both academic and industry supervisors, you are normally required to work on the project for a total of approximately 25 working days (or equivalent). Depending on the project and the industry supervisor this may be distributed throughout the semester or in block mode during semester breaks.
You are given guidance by your supervisors in project planning in order to develop a suitable plan to manage the project in a timely manner. As the project is developed, you are required to keep an up-to-date log of progress made incorporating approaches, initiatives, reactions to set-backs and unexpected findings in order to develop an accurate draft report for discussion with your supervisor before presentation of the seminar and submission of the final report. This log of progress should also be recorded in your e-portfolio to record your activities, experiences, competencies and skill development.
Learning Approaches
There are no formal classes in this unit, however your project supervisors will normally arrange to meet regularly with you to promote learning through discussion on planning issues, feedback on interim reports, advice on work in progress and guidance on future developments.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback will be provided via your regular meetings with your QUT mentor and in-house meetings with the industry partner.
Assessment
Overview
As a Capstone Unit, the assessment will be pass/fail and results will not contribute to GPA. You are advised to discuss your assessment with the Unit Coordinator and your QUT mentor, early in the semester.
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Student negotiated assessment
This assessment will comprise of regular meetings with your QUT mentor, to discuss plans, difficulties, progress and future work; a seminar presentation to QUT and industry representatives; and a formal report providing details of the work undertaken in accordance with the log kept by you while working on the project. For further assessment details please refer to the Unit Coordinator or the Canvas site. The Assessment plan as a whole, contributes to achievement of Learning Outcomes 1-5. Weighting: Pass/Fail.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Blue Card
A blue card is required to complete this unit. A blue card confirms that you have passed a screening of your criminal history (the Working with Children Check) and have been approved to work with children and young people. For more information on the blue card and how to apply please visit the QUT website.
Resources
Texts: There is no prescribed text set down for the unit.
Resource Materials
Reference book(s)
Anderson PV (1995) Technical Writing, 3rd edition, Harcourt Brace College Publishers.
Pauley SE (1994) Technical Report Writing Today, 2nd edition, Houghton Mifflin.
Silyn-Roberts H (1996) Writing for Science, Longman.
Willett G (2001) The CEED Guide to Project Planning.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with this unit on campus. Risks while you are working in industry are indemnified by QUT - this includes WorkCover and insurance cover. For more information on Health and Safety, see QUT's website, http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/healthsafety/healthsafe/index.jsp